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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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March 7–13 2021

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The Last 5 Years on Demand

Friday, March 5, 20219:00 amMonday, March 8, 202111:30 pm
On Demand

The closing night performance of First City Players’ January performances of "Last Five Years" is available to stream on Demand at firstcityplayers.org/tickets. Once you start, you have 48 hours to finish watching until midnight on Monday, March 8th."The Last 5 Years" (In-Person & Online)
First City Players Fall musical starring Kyle Bailey and Jillian Polluck. Is a two-person musical that depicts a young couple over the course of their relationship and marriage where the man's (Jamie) perspective moves forward through time and the woman's (Kathy) starts at the end of the relationship and moves backward. Seating is limited and will be socially distanced by household and/or social circle, tickets will ONLY be available for purchase in person or over the phone! **Please keep in mind, performances are subject to ruling by the EOC and may be rescheduled (in which case, tickets are fully refundable)**
Streaming performances will be available after the in-person show closes, more info to come!
Call First City Players for more info 225-4792

Illustrating Alaska: Artists Making Children's Books

Friday, February 5, 20214:30 pmSaturday, April 3, 20219:00 am

Illustrating Alaska Artists Making Children's Books (Online)
Ketchikan artist Evon Zerbetz, along with Jim Fowler, Michaela Goade, and Mitchell Watley, will be featured in this Alaska State Museum exhibit!!! The physical exhibit will be on display at the State Museum February 5th 4:30 pm through April 3, 2021. Yippee!!!!

A new exhibit at the State Museum explores the colorful and intriguing process of illustrating children’s books. The exhibit, curated by Sarah Asper-Smith, highlights the process of four different Alaskan illustrators: Jim Fowler, Evon Zerbetz, Michaela Goade, and Mitchell Watley. Each has a unique perspective on creating illustrations for a children’s book.

The opening of Illustrating Alaska: Artists Making Children’s Books is online February 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at https://lam.alaska.gov/illustrating-alaska. The physical exhibit will be on display at the State Museum from February 5th through April 3, 2021.

Illustrating Alaska is presented by Exhibit AK and the Alaska State Museum, with support from: the Alaska State Libraries, Friends of the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum; Alaska Litho; Sealaska Heritage Institute - Baby Raven Reads program; Alaska Robotics; Lucid Reverie; Rainy Retreat bookshop; and Hearthside Books

Crusin' to Alaska:Ray Troll

Friday, February 12, 20214:30 pmSunday, May 2, 20215:00 pm

Ketchikan's Ray Troll has a virtual and in-person exhibit "Crusin' the Fossel Coastline" at the Burke Museum, Seattle Wa
Enjoy a 13-minute long interview video with a sneak peek into his studio here in Ketchikan learn about his creative process

Paleo Nerds

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
12:00 pm1:00 pm
An online podcast!

Self-described paleo nerds Ray Troll and David Strassman discuss paleontology with experts around the nation in their podcast. New podcasts every Wednesday!

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, March 11, 2021
8:20 am8:35 am

Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.

Canceled-Ketchikan Community Chorus

Thursday, March 11, 2021
7:00 pm8:00 pm

Rehearsals will be canceled until further notice

Following their previous safety protocols and having in-person and zoom meetings/rehearsals every week. If the community risk level increases they will switch to Zoom rehearsals only.

Practicing the Messiah, Judi Green will be the accompanist for rehearsals this spring.

Screening of the film Yáa at woeené - Respect for all Things

Friday, March 12, 2021
6:00 pm7:00 pm

Please join the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for the screening of "Yáa at woeené - Respect for al Things" a film from the Herring Protectors. The film will be Live Streamed on the KAAHC Facebook page. You will be able to post your questions to members of the Herring Protectors in a Q&A immediately following the film. We are proud to collaborate with the Herring Protectors to bring this artistic and educational film to you!

Autin Hays at the Creek Street Cabaret

Friday, March 12, 2021
7:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

Austin Hays Solo Piano and Vocals
No Cover (Free)
21 and over or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Kayhi Theatre Club Performing Mary Poppins

Friday, March 12, 2021
7:30 pm9:30 pm

Mary Poppins Jr. (In-Person & in the future Online)
Kayhi Theater Club is performing Mary Poppins Jr.. Performances will have in-person and possibly on-demand later in March
Tickets available at First City Players M-F 3:00 - 5:00 pm for more information please call 225-4792
7:00 - 9:00 pm Kayhi Auditorium

Kristiana Kershaw @The Creek Street Cabaret

Saturday, March 13, 2021
7:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

Kristiana Kershaw plays solo guitar live in-person. Must be 21 or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Free
7:00 - 9:00 pm Creek Street Cabaret

Kayhi Theatre Club Performing Mary Poppins

Saturday, March 13, 2021
7:30 pm9:30 pm

Mary Poppins Jr. (In-Person & in the future Online)
Kayhi Theater Club is performing Mary Poppins Jr.. Performances will have in-person and possibly on-demand later in March
Tickets available at First City Players M-F 3:00 - 5:00 pm for more information please call 225-4792
7:00 - 9:00 pm Kayhi Auditorium

Stories at Latitude 56* Radio Show

Saturday, March 13, 2021
9:00 pm9:30 pm
KRBD 105.3 FM

Jack Finnegan will host the new Stories at Latitude 56* The Radio Edition program on KRBD!!!
Tune in to KRBD and cozy up by the speaker and enjoy a new episode of Stories at latitude 56: The Radio Edition! Host Jack Finnegan will introduce prerecorded stories of local residents' mishaps and adventures. Jack Finnegan will host this half-hour radio show! First Saturdays February - May! This month's episode includes Carol Cairnes and a special contribution from Skip Thomas to the program!

KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM  North Ketchikan, Ward Cove and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock and Thorne Bay


Image Credits
TOP ROW (L-R)
Stephen Jackson, Seward Shame Pole, Saxman, Alaska, 2017 - Ketchikan Community Concert Band, image credit Felix Wong - Evy Posey, "Cosmic Wyvern", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2021 – Ricardo Búrquez, "My World", 2016 - Evon Zerbetz & Rich Stage, "A Trip to the Library", 2012 - Terry Pyles, "Yeltatzie Salmon", 2015

BOTTOM ROW (L-R)
Kathy Flora, Marcie Pungowiyi, New Path Dancers, "Thunder”, ShapeShift the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2012, image credit Ernie Meloche - Rhonda Green, Tongass Historical Museum entry gate, 2021 - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Spring Gala "The Four Seasons" May 2021 -  Nathan Jackson, "New Thundering Wings", 2016 – First City Players, "39 Steps", Jack Finnegan, 2021, image credit Jeff Fitzwater - Jackie Keizer "Sailing Off Into A Tequila Sunrise", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art, image credit Jeanette Sweetman 2021 - Shawna Hofmann, Andiamo Dance Company, image credit Jeanette Sweetman, 2021- Ricardo Búrquez, “Pipe Junction” 2021 - Isreal Shotridge, Chief Johnson's Totem Pole, Ketchikan, AK. 1955

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